Corsair 2000D AIRFLOW Mini-ITX PC Case – Mini-ITX
Corsair 2000D AIRFLOW Mini-ITX PC Case – Mini-ITX Form-Factor – Steel Mesh Panels – Three-Slot GPU Support – Cooling-Optimised interior – Modern Front Panel I/O – Black
Corsair 2000D AIRFLOW Mini-ITX PC Case – Mini-ITX Form-Factor – Steel Mesh Panels – Three-Slot GPU Support – Cooling-Optimised interior – Modern Front Panel I/O – Black
Not easy to build in on but it’s my first miniatx.
The only real problem I found so far is that the front panel mesh can’t be fully cleaned. The front panel is plastic mesh outside and have an extra metallic mesh inside, the space between those two meshes store heaps of dust and if you try to clean it the inside mesh will deform and hit the fan.
Other than that I found no real issues, but I guess is good only if you know which features of the back panel you’ll be using so you can use extension cables ahead.
**almost forgot, top panel is trash, very bad. Is intuitive to hold the Chasis of the top and bottom end but if you do the top panel’s bracket will disengage or break (lost one) and you might drop the pc. Really bad part actually. Remove that panel all times before handling the case.
I think the looks and space of the case are carrying my build tbh.
I managed to install a 4070, a 7950x, B650i ultra gigabyte and a 360mm liquid freezer. Took some time first but again my first miniatx build so.
Currently using it as a slave 3d render machine. Temps are controllable. I OC this pc to 5300 and 5100 (per ccx) to get temps just under 90 in a 40 day (yes is that hot where I live) can get to work at 75 if outside temps are under 30
I used to work in a System Integrator building custom built PC’s so I’m not a stranger to Corsair. I love big, watercooled, and rgb infested builds – but when you live in a small apartment, and you share an office with your girlfriend – you gotta compromise!
This isn’t the most compact, or best looking itx case out there. In fact it doesn’t really qualify as “small form factor” but I’ve got a 360mm radiator and an EVGA FTW 3070 ti in there and it fits perfectly while allowing for proper ventilation. I dont get to show off… but that’s ok, I’m getting older and enjoying the more practical side of life.
Had to move out of my state but didn’t wanna sell my PC. So I bought this along with itx motherboard and PSU. was super easy to build in! Fit my 6900xt and 360mm cooler, haven’t had any cooling issues. Thing to look out for is , you can only place the rad on the right side of the case. So if you want optimal airflow while also keeping RGB. I just did intakes in the front and exhaust with AIO on the right. Amazing case, totally recommend if you’re travelling!
– only one 2.5″ drive bracket is included even though there are two spots where the drive bracket can mount. Come on guys, include two. It costs an extra what, 40?
– The case does not support motherboard IO shields. I suppose this decision was made because one would normally never see the IO of the motherboard, but the NZXT H1 manages to support IO shields
– the cables that connect to the GPU and motherboard IO ports are routed through the bottom and out the back of the case, like the NZXT H1. Unlike the H1, the power supply cable alone is routed from the top back of the case and down the OUTSIDE of the case. It’s not a big deal but it feels lazy. How hard would it have been to route the power extension cable through the inside of the case?
With all the case options out there, I would only choose this one if I wanted my computer to use as little desk space as possible, while also supporting a triple slot GPU.
1st of all I really like the austere look, when my wife 1st set eyes upon it she thought it was a stereo speaker, it just sort of disappears if you know what I mean…
the reason why I chose this case is because it allowed me to build a small form factor PC without using proprietary components, albeit in an unconventional manner… i.e.,. the mb I/O ports are on the bottom of the case…the PSU vents out of the top of the case…all 4 sides of the case are perforated for airflow…the perforations are in actuality the dust filter…the assembly was a bit challenging at first, as it is a bit cramped for the wiring, however not at all impossible to negotiate…I was able to install a Corsair 360mm AIO…you can use a full size graphics card…it would a tight squeeze but there is sufficient room for this…
some recommendations I would pass on to those who would consider this for their build…
– I used 15mm x 120mm Corsair fans vice 25mm x 120 fans, I also used these on the AIO…this helped maximize the available space…
– you will have to use an iTX PSU, so I just opted for Corsair’s SF1000L…fit like a glove…
– this case is not what I would call a showcase for RGB…for me this was not an issue, and quite frankly made the wiring scenario quite a bit easier to negotiate…you can however see any RGB effects through the mesh sides, although they are just a bit subdued by the mesh…
– for the GPU, I recommend something compact, like an MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G…this would have quite a bit of video HP, fit easily and not put out a lot of excess heat, so ambient cooling should more than sufficient…
all-in-all, I am very happy with these choices…
the 2000D w/ MSI iTX mb + Corsair 360mm AIO handle an Intel i9 13900K with aplomb…(I don’t delve into Over Clocking)…this system runs very cool as described…
there are some videos on YouTube about the 2000D…after the build, I found them to be unduly critical…
I would buy & build this setup again in a “heart-beat”…highly recommended…jo’c